It is a cyclic ketone that exists as a white solid at room temperature.

Like its smaller analogs but unlike the larger ones, it has a camphor-like odor.

[2] A higher-yield method by acyloin condensation was devised by Prelog et al. in 1947.

[6] Hydrazone formation with pimagedine leads to a hypoglycemic formula.

[7] Notice that the shape of the molecule can be made to appear like a pharmacy cross symbol.